Collection: Cauliflower Seeds

Cauliflower is a nutrient-dense vegetable with a long list of health benefits. Cauliflower is a calciferous vegetable strong in fibre and B vitamins by nature. Cauliflower has an outstanding nutritional profile. Cauliflower has a low calorie count but is high in vitamins.

Cauliflower in fact includes a small amount of practically every vitamin and mineral your body need. It is high in antioxidants and phytonutrients which can help to prevent cancer.

It also contains fiber which aids in weight loss and digestion as well as choline which is necessary for learning and memory and a variety of other minerals. It can also be used to replace high-calorie items like rice and flour with a low-calorie alternative.

How long does it take to grow cauliflower

The majority of cauliflower species take about two months to develop while some are faster than others and some can take up to three months.

Cauliflower should be sown in the spring between early and mid-April. If you want vegetables on your table quickly choose a type with heat tolerance and a short growth cycle of 50 days or so.

How to grow cauliflower from seed

Cauliflower is winter loving sun-loving crop that can be grown in the spring and fall. It is an perennial crop that thrives in temperatures about 60 degrees Fahrenheit 15 C. The plant will die if it falls below that level.

Simply follow standard seed-starting procedures to grow cauliflower from seed use a light fluffy potent seed growing mix supply warmth and steady moisture to help seed germination and provide plenty of bright light to keep seedlings healthy and vigorous.

2 to 4 weeks before the latest spring frost date transplant seedlings or tiny nursery plants. Also before moving seedlings raised indoors outside be sure they've been hardened off.

The secret to growing cauliflower successfully is to be consistent with as many parameters as possible including temperature water and soil nutrients.

When to grow cauliflower

Cauliflower is a winter crop that thrives in temperatures ranging from 14 to 20 degrees Celsius. Plant cauliflower types that mature quickly in the spring or fall. Any variety with a maturation time of more than 80 days should be sown for fall harvest.

The time perfect for growing most cauliflower kinds is in the spring so they can grow and produce flower heads before the summer heat sets in. Other kinds are best planted in the middle of summer for a autumn harvest.

Where to buy cauliflower seeds

Cauliflower is a healthy and nutritious veggie that may be grown in pots and containers in a terrace garden. You don't need a lot of space to produce your own cauliflower all you need are quality seeds.

Nurserylive sells Cauliflower seeds of the highest quality. With our vegetable seeds we guarantee a high germination rate and a superb crop harvest.